Refueling - BMW SERIE 6 2004 Owner's Manual

Refueling

Always switch off the engine before
refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot be
filled into the tank and a message on the
Control Display will appear.<
Always observe all applicable precau-
tions and regulations when handling
fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these
containers can leak, cause an explosion,
and lead to fire in the event of a
Fuel filler door
To open and close: briefly press the rear
edge of the fuel filler door.
Manual release
In the event of an electrical malfunction in
the system, you can release the fuel filler
door manually:
In the luggage compartment, pull the knob
with the gas pump symbol on the right side
panel.
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Observe following when refueling
filling
collision.<
Put the fuel filler cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler
nozzle during refueling
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The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle
clicks off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 18.5 US gallons/70 liters, including
the reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 gallons/
8 liters.
50 km, as otherwise engine functions are
not ensured and damage can
Closing fuel filler cap
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.
heard. While closing, be sure not to
squeeze the strap which is fastened to the
cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the
message Check Gas Cap
Display.<
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When handling fuels always observe
any safety guidelines posted at the
station.<
results in premature pump shutoff
can lead to reduced efficiency in the
fuel-vapor recovery system.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
Close the fuel filler cap carefully after
refueling, continuing until a click is
occur.<
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